BMW 435i 2014

Testing the new BMW 435i, the replacement for the 3 Series coupe, the 4 Series is wider and much lower than the sedan - in fact, it has the lowest center of gravity of any BMW currently on sale.

BMW claims it's substantiated the controversial name change by differentiating the 4's styling and driving dynamics from the 3. Let us find out if that's the case, with a drive through the beautiful seaside roads in Portugal and a lapping session at the iconic former F1 circuit, Estoril.